Shannon Dewitt
Evart,MI
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operating Room patient care assistant
Cadillac Munson healthcare care
Cadillac, Michigan
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient care environments and equipment.
- Supported mobility for patients through proper lifting and transferring techniques.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Contributed to unit improvements by providing cost-effective care in line with performance targets.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Home Health Aide
Osceola county commission on aging
Evart, Michigan
02.2011 - 08.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Organized and maintained medical records for accurate client information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
Education
Sidney Senior High School
Sidney, NYSkills
- Patient safety
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Care plan collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care delivery
- Team collaboration
- Written and verbal communication
- Feeding assistance
- Specimen collection
- Safety protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Room preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Nursing assistance
- Care planning
- Vital signs documentation
- Goal setting
- Multitasking
- Quality assurance
- Organizational standards
Affiliations
- I have been a co leader for Girl Scouts for the past 4 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operating Room patient care assistant
Cadillac Munson healthcare care
08.2014 - 02.2019
Home Health Aide
Osceola county commission on aging
02.2011 - 08.2014
Sidney Senior High School